Join the Team at Brunswick Coffee – Where Melbourne Cafe Culture Meets East London
Brunswick Coffee is a community-focused cafe and bakery based in Hackney Downs, looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join our friendly and experienced kitchen team.
We're proud to serve creative seasonal dishes, exceptional coffee, and house-made baked goods, all rooted in quality ingredients, thoughtful hospitality, and a passion for great food.
Our kitchen is a warm, collaborative environment where teamwork, consistency, and creativity are valued. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with at least two years experience at Sous Chef level, who is passionate about seasonal cooking and thrives as a hands-on team player in a positive, purpose-driven kitchen.
What you will be doing
- Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes to a consistently high standard
- Assist with menu development and seasonal specials
- Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
- Ensure accurate labelling, date coding, and traceability procedures are followed
- Monitor stock levels, stock rotation, and minimise waste
- Support and train junior team members where required
- Help maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years experience in a Sous Chef role
- Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and kitchen compliance
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- A positive attitude and strong teamwork ethic
- Passion for fresh, seasonal food and high-quality service
- Ability to remain calm and efficient during busy services
What we offer:
- Full-time, Flexible position (35 - 40 hrs/week)
- Daytime shifts only – no evenings or doubles
- Two consecutive days off each week
- A fun, supportive and growth-focused work environment
- Staff meal + proper breaks
- 28 days paid holiday (pro rota)
- Pension scheme + sick pay
- Opportunity to grow within the business as we move toward zero waste
If you're a passionate, hands-on chef who values creativity, sustainability, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.
At Brunswick Coffee, you'll be part of a team that cares deeply about quality ingredients, thoughtful cooking, and creating exceptional experiences for our guests.
This is a full-time, daytime role offering excellent work-life balance, opportunities to develop your skills, and the chance to be part of something meaningful.
Apply now and help shape the future of food with us at Brunswick Coffee.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour
Application question(s):
- How do you ensure food safety, HACCP compliance, and traceability in a busy kitchen environment?
- Tell us one mistake you made in service and what you learned from it?
- Mention one non-negotiable standard you bring to every kitchen you work in and why?
Work Location: In person
